Feb 23, 2016, 9:28 am
Last edit by: JAXBA
FAQ
When is [insert airline here] joining oneworld???
Which airlines are lined up to join?
See list below and https://www.oneworld.com/member-airlines/overview
Another useful page for official announcements is: https://www.oneworld.com/news-information/oneworldnews
Current members elect (officially announced and currently aligning processes):
WY - Oman Air
Announced 20JUN22, with a target of '2024' - no indication yet when in 2024 this may be. https://www.oneworld.com/news/2022-0...-join-oneworld
Expected members:
FJ - Fiji Airways
Currently the only oneworld Connect member, FJ stated 28FEB24 that they would like to seek full membership and would apply in Q3 2024.Full membership may still take until 2025/2026. #1489 and https://onemileatatime.com/news/fiji-airways-oneworld/
EI - Aer Lingus
EI's new owners, IAG (owners of existing members BA+IB), stated before acquisition that they fully intended EI to rejoin, and have restated the intention since completing the purchase. EI has not yet been publically 'invited' by oneworld but should join eventually. When? When it's announced... When will EI become a full member of Oneworld?
Originally Posted by Willie Walsh via USA Today - 18NOV16
Walsh said it was too early to set a precise date for when Aer Lingus might officially join.
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
Potential members:
Well, that's what the discussion below is all about! Heard a rumour? Think oneworld should chase a particular airline to join or switch? Make your case!
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Who will be the next oneworld member? + New membership announcements [merged]
May 2, 2010, 3:23 am
#62
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Shenzhen airlines highly doubtful, as it has just been bought by *member Air China.
Hainan Airlines-- 1/50
Gol--1/100
US Airways -- 1/200
Shenzhen Airlines -- 1/250
El Al--1/250
Air Pacific -- 1/500
JetStar -- 1/500
Ethitopian--1/500
Malaysia -- 1/800
JetBlue-- 1/800
Flybe -- 1/1000
Etihad -- 1/1000
Alaska -- 1/1500
West Jet/Porter--1/1500
Jet Airways --1/1500
Gulf Air -- 1/1500
Air Berlin --1/1500
Air Mauritious -- 1/2000
China Eastern -- (now ST member)
Kingfisher -- (Already signed MOU with OneWorld)
Additional info:
1>, The candidate with lowest book rate may not be the first to sign up with OneWorld
2>, The candidates with odd over 500 should not be considered as possible OW members. However their position may change following unexpected news come into press.
3>, You should watch those between 1/500-1/1000 (exluding) closely.
Gol--1/100
US Airways -- 1/200
Shenzhen Airlines -- 1/250
El Al--1/250
Air Pacific -- 1/500
JetStar -- 1/500
Ethitopian--1/500
Malaysia -- 1/800
JetBlue-- 1/800
Flybe -- 1/1000
Etihad -- 1/1000
Alaska -- 1/1500
West Jet/Porter--1/1500
Jet Airways --1/1500
Gulf Air -- 1/1500
Air Berlin --1/1500
Air Mauritious -- 1/2000
China Eastern -- (now ST member)
Kingfisher -- (Already signed MOU with OneWorld)
Additional info:
1>, The candidate with lowest book rate may not be the first to sign up with OneWorld
2>, The candidates with odd over 500 should not be considered as possible OW members. However their position may change following unexpected news come into press.
3>, You should watch those between 1/500-1/1000 (exluding) closely.
May 2, 2010, 5:29 am
#63
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May 2, 2010, 12:16 pm
#64
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Location: Europe's World City
Programs: OWE, Hilton GOLD and counting
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May 2, 2010, 10:19 pm
#66
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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Posts: 71,422
As for central & eastern Europe, which airlines provide significant numbers of direct flights/routes to USA which are not already a member of an alliance?
Perhaps the lack of such routes in OW is reflective of an overall lack of demand. After all, AA doesn't fly to Central Europe, Eastern Europe or Scandanavia either.
May 3, 2010, 9:34 am
#67
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May 3, 2010, 1:17 pm
#68
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Posts: 335
Ok, maybe I should specify. No direct flights from say, JFK to ANYWHERE in Germany is insane. Something has to change with that.
Flights direct from east coast to places like Lisbon, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, AMsterdam, Copenhagen, Athens
Surely there is demand
Flights direct from east coast to places like Lisbon, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, AMsterdam, Copenhagen, Athens
Surely there is demand
May 3, 2010, 7:27 pm
#69
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But from JFK you can go to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, London, Brussels, Milan, Zurich and Helsinki.
May 4, 2010, 8:23 am
#70
Join Date: Sep 2003
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May 4, 2010, 8:25 am
#71
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May 4, 2010, 5:28 pm
#72
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May 6, 2010, 5:15 pm
#73
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP 1.5MM, Asiana Club Silver, KE Morning Calm, Hyatt Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 7,161
OW needs to look at seriously developing it's often overlooked partner, Malev's BUD as a hub more. Granted it's not as great as LH's FRA, but it's the closest they have as a useable central European hub for onward connections on MA.
May 6, 2010, 11:39 pm
#74
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 805
Some on the BA board have been less than impressed with MA's abilities.
May 7, 2010, 5:35 am
#75
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Posts: 5,304
788 range of 7,650 to 8,200 nautical miles
PER-FCO, BUD and HEL
Rome might be cutting it a bit close with any weight limits and fuel reserve requirements, but Helsinki or Budapest should be doable.